Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 289 The Secret of the Mysterious Mark

Chapter 289 The Secret of the Mysterious Mark

At the spirit messenger's call, Li Zhao rushed towards the black figure like an arrow from a bow. The thick fog seemed to have a consciousness, desperately trying to block his steps. Every step forward seemed to break through an invisible barrier. The black energy tentacles, like surging black pythons, entwined him from all directions, causing a whirring sound, trying to strangle him.

Li Zhao clutched the mysteriously glowing Time-Reversing Blade tightly in both hands. The blade shimmered with a strange, causal light, as if imbued with endless mysteries and power. His eyes widened in anger, he muttered something, and all his spiritual energy continuously flowed into the blade in his hand.

With a roar, Li Zhao swung his sword with all his might. The Time-Reversing Blade streaked through the air like lightning, colliding fiercely with the oncoming tentacles. In an instant, light shone everywhere, and the sharp sound of metal clashing was deafening, resounding throughout the space like thunder.

However, the severed tentacles did not give up, instead regenerating at an even faster rate to fill the gaps, attacking Li Zhao one after another. Faced with such a fierce attack, Li Zhao did not flinch. He gritted his teeth and swung the Time-Reversing Blade again and again. However, the long and intense battle had gradually left his arms sore, and each swing required greater effort than before.

At this moment, Su Mengyao, standing behind, was terrified. She knew Li Zhao alone couldn't withstand the endless swarm of tentacles, so she unleashed her icy powers without hesitation. With a wave of her hands, the surrounding air instantly condensed into frost. Countless razor-sharp ice blades darted through the mist like a flock of silver birds, precisely striking the frantically attacking tentacles.

With Su Mengyao's full support, some of the tentacles were frozen, slowing their movements, which undoubtedly relieved a lot of pressure on Li Zhao. However, the enemy was too powerful, and despite the tacit cooperation between the two of them, the situation was still not optimistic.

Meanwhile, the Spirit Envoy, who had been concentrating, was also busy. He closed his eyes tightly, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead as he concentrated on harnessing the power of the Eye of Samsara, striving to stabilize the fluctuations of power released by the Purification Crystal. Only by maintaining the stability of the Purification Crystal could he effectively weaken the black figure's power. Otherwise, if it were to break free, the consequences would be disastrous.

With the three men working together in close coordination, Li Zhao trudged forward with difficulty, each step heavy and resolute. He gripped his weapon tightly, his gaze fixed intently on the fog-shrouded area ahead. As the distance closed, the mysterious black figure gradually became clearer. Though only a vague outline could be discerned, the occasional glimpse of its ferocious form filled him with a chilling sense of dread and oppression. There was no doubt that the enemy he was about to face was no ordinary foe.

Li Zhao took a deep breath, regulating his breathing rhythm. All his strength began to flow into the weapon in his hand. Just as he was about to unleash his full might for the final, fatal blow, something unexpected happened! The black figure suddenly erupted in a deafening roar, shaking the entire space. Simultaneously, its sturdy, powerful arms swung with lightning speed, unleashing a surge of unparalleled energy.

In an instant, the already thick fog deepened into even greater chaos. A surging energy storm suddenly surged with the force of a tidal wave, like a ferocious ancient beast breaking free from its bonds. Its bloody maw opened wide, sharp fangs bared, and it lunged at Li Zhao with its claws and teeth bared. Wherever it passed, howling winds and whirling sand and rocks flew everywhere. Everything around it seemed to be completely consumed by this terrifying force.

Li Zhao didn't have time to react before he was blown away by this powerful force. His body tumbled in the air, flying backwards like a helpless fallen leaf.

Su Mengyao was horrified at the sight. Without time to think, she quickly mobilized all her spiritual energy and swiftly formed a massive ice wall in front of Li Zhao. This wall was dozens of feet tall and indestructible, standing there like a towering iceberg.

However, the power of the energy storm was so great that when it hit the ice wall, the entire ice wall began to tremble violently, and shocking cracks appeared on the surface, as if it would collapse at any time.

"Li Zhao, be careful! The black figure's power has increased!" Su Mengyao shouted. Li Zhao steadied himself, wiped the blood from his mouth, and his eyes were filled with determination. "It's okay, we can't give up. Spirit Envoy, continue searching for clues to the mysterious mark. Su Mengyao, help me contain these tentacles and the energy storm."

The three men recalibrated their strategy. Su Mengyao harnessed her icy powers, building walls of ice around them to block the tentacles and the energy storm. The walls gleamed coldly in the mist, yet they shattered under the attacks of the black figure. Su Mengyao gritted her teeth, perspiration beading on her forehead. She knew they couldn't retreat at this moment.

The Spirit Envoy focused her mind, and the light of the Eye of Samsara grew ever brighter. Using her spiritual power, she discovered a mysterious mark between the black figure's brows, which seemed to have a deeper connection to the runes in the mist. She conveyed this discovery to Li Zhao through her spiritual vibrations: "Li Zhao, this mysterious mark may be the key to unlocking the power of the mist. We must find a way to resonate with it with the power of the purifying crystal."

Li Zhao's heart stirred. He once again grasped the Purifying Crystal tightly and charged towards the black figure. This time, he didn't attack blindly. Instead, he carefully observed the flickering pattern of the runes in the mist, trying to synchronize the light of the Purifying Crystal with them. As he approached, the light of the Purifying Crystal began to flicker slightly, gradually matching the rhythm of the runes.

The black figure seemed to sense danger, waving its tentacles frantically, increasing the power of the energy storm. Li Zhao struggled forward in the chaos, suffering multiple scratches from the tentacles, but he remained steadfast. Finally, he reached the black figure and could clearly see the mysterious mark between its brows, emitting an eerie glow.

Li Zhao took a deep breath and raised the purification crystal toward the black figure's brow, attempting to connect the crystal's light with the mysterious mark. Just as the crystal's light was about to touch the mark, the black figure suddenly opened its mouth, and a black beam shot out from its mouth, heading straight for Li Zhao. Li Zhao was unable to dodge and was struck by the beam, his body flying backwards like a kite with a broken string.

Su Mengyao and the Spirit Envoy were terrified upon seeing this. Su Mengyao desperately rushed towards Li Zhao, using her ice powers to build a solid ice shield around him to resist the black figure's subsequent attacks. The Spirit Envoy then fully unleashed the power of the Eye of Samsara, attempting to disrupt the black figure's movements.

Li Zhao rose from the ground, his body weak, but his gaze resolute. He gazed at the purification crystal in his hand, suddenly noticing a subtle shift in the impact of the attack. A new power seemed to surge through the previously dimmed light. Concentrating, sensing the power within the crystal, he discovered a hidden connection between this new power and the mysterious mark.

Li Zhao charged toward the black figure once more, this time merging the power of the purifying crystal with his own power of origin and the law of causality. As he approached the black figure, the purifying crystal's light intensified, resonating strongly with the runes in the mist. The black figure seemed profoundly affected, its body trembling violently, and its tentacle attacks becoming chaotic.

Li Zhao seized the opportunity to direct the light of the purifying crystal at the mysterious mark. The moment the light made contact, a powerful force erupted. The black figure let out an earth-shattering roar, and the mist began to rapidly dissipate, the runes gradually dimming. Li Zhao and the other two watched the transformation in amazement, their hearts filled with hope.

However, just as they thought victory was within reach, a black figure suddenly erupted with unprecedented power, breaking free from the purifying crystal's light. Its body began to undergo a strange transformation, its once enormous form gradually shrinking, while its aura grew even more terrifying. Its eyes flashed blood-red, and it gazed at Li Zhao and the other two with murderous intent.

The black figure slowly spoke, "You think you can defeat me like this? You are naive. This mysterious mark is only a part of my power. Now, I will show you my true strength!" With that, it quickly formed hand seals, and the surrounding space was instantly enveloped by an even more powerful layer of black energy. Li Zhao and the other two were tightly bound by this energy, unable to move.

Just as they were feeling hopeless, the mysterious figure suddenly reappeared. His body was no longer eroded by the black crystals, and his eyes were filled with determination. He rushed towards the black figure, a longsword radiating golden light condensing in his hand. "I won't let you continue to do as you please!" It turned out that after regaining his composure, the mysterious figure had been secretly gathering strength, biding his time.

The mysterious figure swung his sword, slashing at the black figure. The figure sneered, extended a hand, and easily blocked the mysterious figure's attack. The mysterious figure didn't flinch. The power within him surged, engaging the black figure in a fierce confrontation. Thanks to the mysterious figure's efforts, the black figure's hold on Li Zhao and the other two was slightly weakened.

Li Zhao seized this opportunity and once again channeled the power of the Purifying Crystal. He discovered that the mysterious figure's presence seemed to have triggered a deeper power within the Purifying Crystal. Ancient runes appeared within the crystal's light, echoing the mysterious mark between the black figure's brows. Li Zhao concentrated, combining the power of the Purifying Crystal with the mysterious figure's, and launched an attack against the black figure.

The black figure felt a huge threat and struggled frantically, trying to escape the attack. However, Li Zhao, the mysterious man, and the power of the purification crystals combined to gradually gain the upper hand. Cracks began to appear on the black figure's body, and it let out a painful roar.

Just as the black figure was about to be defeated, it suddenly made a startling move. It grasped the mysterious mark between its brows with both hands and forcibly ripped it off. The moment the mysterious mark detached from the black figure, a powerful destructive force erupted, and the entire universe began to tremble violently. The black figure laughed wildly, "Since I cannot dominate the universe, then I will destroy it!"